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Remember me?? I used to write a blog on here but got a bit caught up in other things and forgot to write a post for almost 2 months. Tut Tut, this just won't do! So here I am Hello my friends :) :) :)
Well, whats been happening in my little bubble lately? Honestly, not much! Meh
Ok so we've had the tale of the ex partner and the day he lost his marbles but luckily things on that front have been pretty quiet. Oh no wait, that's not 100% true. I was contacted by a girl to tell me shes been seeing him since New Year but recently just broke up as she was tired of being treated like dirt. This girl is lovely and has been lied to just like i have through the years. I have no issue with her whatsoever, just another unfortunate victim. But was a little put out that she had spent quite a bit of time with Nathan, which i obviously had no idea about.
And so the bickering with myself and the ex continues. Purely down to the fact he isn't capable of the truth and when it comes to my son i would really like him to respect my wishes. I.e, if he has a new partner can he make sure its serious before involving Nathan, and maybe let me know whats going on (is this unreasonable)? Anyway this has resulted in him kicking off (again) because he doesn't like to live by anyone's rules but his own. This might sound like I'm being unfair but I'm actually describing him perfectly. Having researched some of the things i was faced with in the past, it looks like i was in a 4 year relationship with a sociopath. This has actually freaked me out to be honest, but it explains so much to me and gives me a certain amount of closure. No wonder he had no empathy, patience, loyalty and guilt... hes a sociopath. Now i know the signs i can happily say ill AVOID these types in future and so i look forward to what will be a breeze compared to my previous relationship. I must be strong after all because i have put up with A LOT.
So onwards and upwards as I always say. The summer here has been no existent. A complete washout! So the weather always plays a part in my everyday activites, especially when considering what to do with a little 'un. We've had a few nice walks, a few trips to the park, lots of house visits to other friends and their kids. But really not much with regards to progress. However, due to the relationship breakdown with Nathans dad, he hasn't seen him for a month. This means i get no time out whatsoever. On top of this it seems Nathan has entered the 'terrible two's' a couple of months early.
He is nuts!!! Lots of fun things been happening around here. Where to begin?? Oh he has discovered a lovely noise he makes, which he will repeat for hours on end in the same tone, which is enough to drive the most calm person to the end of their tether.
'argh...argh....argh.....argh.....argh.. a bite, a pull of your hair, argh....argh...argh....throw a toy....argh....argh...argh...have a screaming fit...cry....go limp.....laugh....argh....argh....argh....whats that? whats that? whats that?....argh....argh....argh....juice....want juice.....tantrum.....argh...argh...argh...bite'
That sums about about an hour of my day. Of course there is much more than that going on and it is EXHAUSTING. I'm like a broken record, my new mantra is 'im so tired'. I'm actually sick of hearing myself say it. So perhaps an excuse, but i find it hard to make new plans, look at ways to progress with my 'pushing boundaries', most of the time I'm just trying to stay awake. In between the dirty nappies, dinner breaks and story telling, we have made a few trips but nothing to really rock my world.
Also my mum has decided to give her house a long overdue make over, and so since she suffers arthritis and other ailments, i stepped up as chief painter. So picture me with roller in hand, speeding round the house with Nathan Argh, argh, arghing at my feet. Fun times! This usually patient girl has had a few hissy fits herself! This just equals more exhaustion.
Something i was grateful for this summer was Nathan making himself some friends. For 1 and a half it seems hes quite popular with the local kids, and so it seems is his mum! It seems bizarre that I have 6 and 7 year olds appearing at my door to ask if 'Nathan is coming out' but it relieves a bit of my guilt about not doing much that week. So Nathan and myself will go to the little play areas with all the kids. Yes, when hes older he can go alone but its far to early for that. This means some of the children like to follow us home and have also come into play for a while/wreck the house. Queue more work, more exhaustion.
One of the little kids who started to appear was a 7 year old girl called Neve. Imagine a scruffy little thing, always dirty, hair always needing a brush and FULL of energy and naughtiness. That's Neve. The other kids seemed to give her a hard time but Neve was quick to lash out, giving her a reputation as 'bad' as well as being known for telling a lot of lies. Well I'm not quite sure what done it but Neve has taken a MAJOR shine to me. I'm not going to go into it too much but i get the impression she doesn't get a lot of love or attention at home, and so shes found a softy in me and is clinging on for all its worth. She now appears at my door everyday as soon as school breaks out. We have baked cakes, gone shopping, done the garden together, shes come to my classes with me. I was really concerned as to what her parents would think since they had never felt the need to meet me (i would be very concerned if Nathan told me he had befriended a 31 year old and was eating dinner in her house!!!) , and so i chapped on their door and introduced myself. They are perfectly happy with it and to be honest i think they like the break as Neve is a HANDFUL. So i now feel like i have 2 kids!! More exhaustion.
My classes that I loved going to have been less frequent. More so because my friends seem to have moved on from their sudden interest in keep fit, and they no longer go. This means i need to go alone, and although i have done it a few times, its much easier to say i cant be bothered when i know I'm not letting anyone down. but I'm letting myself down. I really love my classes, its a bit of adult time for me and a little break from the demands of kids, and so I'm going to make a point of doing more. Its not as easy doing it alone, but ill try my best. You would think this would leave me even more tired but actually it give me more energy.
Ive still not had much of a social life and obviously I'm at home every night with Nathan but i know this needs to change. I need to look into getting a sitter and having the odd night out. I know it will do me good, perk me up. We all need some time out, and so ill sort it out... eventually. I have a christening to attend in 2 weeks so that's something to look forward to (or worry about). Lots of adults having fun, obviously i could take Nathan but i think for that day ill give myself a break and relax! However, its at the edge of my comfort zone and ill probably find it hard to 'relax' but ill soon settle.
Speaking of christenings, Nathan has never been christened. I'm not a regular church goer by any means, but i do have my beliefs and so it seemed natural that when Nathan was born he would be baptised like most babies. Unfortunately, due to the state of my relationship last year, i was in no frame of mind for it, things were far too messy. But i always regretted that it hadn't happened. And although this year things aren't much better, i decided that its been long enough. I contacted the local church and now i am just waiting on a date. It wont be a big event like christenings are these days. Loads of friends and family in the church followed by a big knees up somewhere. It will be much smaller, with just a handful of us, no big party. Just me and my son at the alter doing what i should have done long ago and I'm really looking forward to it.
So i guess this is why theres been a bit of a break in writing. Ive made no big breakthroughs, felt there was nothing of great significance to tell you. Could beat myself up about what I've NOT been doing, but while I'm actually sitting here writing this, i realise theres a lot i HAVE been doing. Hopefully my next post will be far more focused on over coming a few obstacles. On that note i bid you farewell, hope you all doing great and i am off to the land of nod. Oh do you have agoraphobic dreams? I always do. I'm always far away and trying to get home. Not anxious, just in a hurry hmmm. xxx


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A vending machine is located in the main lobby (behind the information desk) with a variety of fresh flower arrangements (changed daily). Prices vary. Machine accepts cash only.

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Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Les Grandes Bar (5.3 oz)
Lindt's Master Chocolatiers have created this masterpiece using whole hazelnuts, toasted to perfection and mixed with crunchy, caramelized hazelnut slivers surrounded by smooth dark chocolate. Hazelnut content: 34%.
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Guide to Fraser Island Infographic
Off the coast of Queensland's Hervey Bay is the largest sand island in the world - Fraser Island. Adorned with ancient rainforests, giant sand formations known as "sand blows", a 75-mile stretch of beach and over 100 freshwater lakes, it's an adventure waiting to happen. Here we give you things you need to know before you go.
Fraser Facts
How to get there
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If you like to sleep under the stars, you will love Fraser Island! There are endless choices for campsites across the island. Take a look at the map in the infographic for our fave camping spots including:
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Creative Crochet Lace Shawl with Myra WoodCrochet lace is easier than you think! If you can chain, single and double crochet, you can create incredible lacework in different directions without any patterns! Apply the basic logic of crochet lace as you create lace patterning for a beautiful triangular shawl. Learn to read crochet charts and make your own.
Note: Must know basic crochet stitches.
SuppliesIf swatching only, 75-100 yds of smooth #2 (fingering weight) yarn in any light to medium color, any fiber (no novelties). 100% cotton or Merino wool is suggested, (if you want to continue and finish a small shawlette after class- 300-500 yds) size F, G and H crochet hooks, 3 removable stitch markers (2 one color, one a different color).
HomeworkAbbreviations: ch- chain, dc-double crochet, sl st-slip stitch, sp-space.
Using F hook and fingering weight yarn for shawl, ch 6 and sl st to join in ring.
Rnd 1: Ch 10 [counts as dc, ch 7], (dc in ring, ch 3, dc in ring, ch 7) 2 times, dc in ring, ch 3, sl st to 3rd ch of beginning ch. (three - ch 3 and three - ch 7 spaces)
Rnd 2: Sl st into ch 7 sp, ch 3 [counts as dc], (3 dc, ch 7, 4 dc) in same sp, *3 dc in next ch 3 sp, (4 dc, ch 7, 4dc) in next ch 7 sp. Repeat from * 1 time, 3 dc in next ch 3 sp, sl st to 3rd ch of beginning ch to join. Place a removable marker in each ch 7 corner. (2 of 1 color, 1 of another.)


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Looking for playing opportunities in 2014? Start with the IMG Academy Preseason Series.
The entry criteria for the IMG Academy Preseason Series has changed specifically to help new and returning members who have not played in or been accepted to an AJGA tournament in the current (2014) season or previous season. Priority will be given based on graduation year, with juniors first, followed by seniors, sophomores, freshmen and all other graduation years*.
The IMG Academy Preseason Series is composed of 13 events conducted during the spring and offers the opportunity to build Performance Based Entry (PBE) status before application deadlines arrive for summer Open and Gary Gilchrist Golf Academy Junior All-Star Series events.
The AJGA has added tournament opportunities in the Series by adding one event and increasing overall participation opportunities to give more members the opportunity to build PBE status.
Events will be hosted in all five regions including three events contested on new golf courses: Pine Island Country Club in Charlotte, N.C., The Foundry Golf Club in Powhatan, Va., and Winnetka Golf Club in Winnetka, Ill.
Pine Island Country Club was recently renovated by Mike Gleason in 2006 and challenges golfers with rolling hills and tree-lined fairways. A signature of The Foundry Golf Club is its vintage clubhouse building which was originally constructed in the early 1800s. Winnetka Golf Club was originally built in 1914 as a nine-hole facility. Now it has 18 holes and a premiere indoor practice facility for golfers of all skills ranges to practice during the cold winter months.
Prominent AJGA players who have made their start on the IMG Academy Preseason Series include: Brad Dalke, currently ranked No. 2 in the Polo Golf Rankings; Bethany Wu, two-time ANNIKA Invitational champion currently-ranked No. 5 in the Polo Golf Rankings; and Alison Lee, 2013 Rolex Junior Player of the Year and currently-ranked No. 1 women's amateur golfer.
*AJGA members who have already been accepted into one or more AJGA tournaments are able to submit applications for events in the IMG Academy Preseason Series, but they will be held on an alternate list and only able to obtain a tournament spot a week after the initial field is posted IF spots remain at that time. These applicants will be prioritized on the alternate list by the lowest number of prior acceptances. Members who have earned Fully Exempt status are not permitted to apply to the IMG Academy Preseason Series.


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Black Magic Spells in Maldives
Black Magic Spells in Maldives – one of the strongest and powerful spiritual forces of the universe has become one of the most reliable and assuring source of solution to the people all over the world. Gone are the days when people would shrink away at the mention of the dark arts and would discriminate black magic. In the modern world, black magic is not only very interesting phenomena but also a very commonplace idea. It is surprising to note that thousands of years ago when black magic first came into being it was regarded as a sin. We all know that black magic spells are powerful spells, but within those there are few specific black magic spells which are even more powerful than others. In this website you will find many of them!
what is Black Magic then?
Real practitioners consider spells which fight against, or try to manipulate free will as black magic. Because these spells try to influence the normal life of others they can become pretty dangerous if they backfire. Free will is considered by some as the strongest force in nature so care should definitely be taken when dealing in the dark arts. Black Magic Spells in Maldives
The line between what can be considered black magic is fuzzy though. Love spells are rarely seen as black magic, but if the spell makes someone leave their spouse and travel across the country to be with you you are defiantly messing with free will. However, a simple crush spell to get a date doesn't really mess with their free will.
Powerful Black Magic Love Spells
powerful Black Magic Love Spells That Work Fast My black magic spells are specifically designed to solve any relationship/marriage problems. This brings my lover back spell will not rest until it has achieved what it has set out to do. That is why I promise you that the results that you wish will definitely be given to you. Have you tried almost anything to solve your marital problems but nothing seems to help? You have even resorted to going through counseling but still no improvement or changes?
Now it is time to use my fast black magic love spells which will not backfire on you. Instant changes and improvement in your relationship/marriage are assured with my bring a lover back spell. If your marriage is involved in a love triangle then the fast route to ensuring that the other woman is taken out of the picture is through using bring my lover back spell. This black magic love spell will make problems to disappear in the relationship that your lover will become faithful to you.
These problems will be persistent to the extent that he won't have any other choice but to leave her and come back to you. Stop wasting your money and time, come to me and I will change your life for good. The first step to ensuring that your marriage is saved from all the fights and arguments is with using my black magic love spells. All my customers have been pleased with the outcome of my spell. They have even reported back to me that ever since they cast my black magic love spell all their relationship/marriage problems have disappeared for good. Black Magic Spells in Maldives
No matter how you decide to define black magic, the following are generally considered as black magic spells:
Death Spells
Hurt Spells
Resurrection Spells
Banishing Spells
Conjuring Spells
Energy Spells
Nightmare Spells
Power Spells
Revenge Spells
Bad Luck Spells
Misfortune Spells
As a sub set of the Health Spells in general, these death spells are some of the most powerful spells in this spell book.
Although none of the spells will directly cause the death of the intended victim they will cause the body to get ill and die.
However, because of the power of the spells, when they backfire onto the caster, they are usually much more powerful then they would normally be, making removal of a mis-cast death spell nearly impossible.
These are perhaps some of the most powerful, if not the most powerful health spells there are. When dealing with health you deal with the power of life and death, and these spells cause harm.
However, the spells included here are fairly weak, though in the hands of someone experienced they can still be fatal. It is said that the someone who miss-cast one of the deadly flu spells actually caused the Avian Flu outbreak in Asia. Black Magic Spells in Maldives
There is no way to reverse these spells, but their power will dis
cipate over time depending on the power of the caster.
When cast by the most powerful casters, these spells can bring a dead person or animal back to life.
However, the majority of the time these spells will only succeed in contacting the dead's spirit since it takes much more magical power to return the spirit to a body then just to contact it.
It should also be noted that there is only a certain amount of life force in the universe, thus when you attempt to bring back a life, you must steal life force from other living beings to do so. Only the most experienced of casters are also able to control where this life force is taken from.
A spell of banishment will banish a person or entity from your presence.
If miscast these spells will banish you from their presence. What the difference is is quite simple. Assume you are going to a restaurant, the banished person will not be able to go.
What happens is that if the spell is miscast, you will be the one unable to go.
Banishment spells when used on people often isolate the person, as they are no longer able to be around you, or anyone else you are around. Black Magic Spells in Maldives
Binding spells are used to bind (or hold) things. The usual reason for this is to bind a person or spirit to prevent it from doing damage to yourself, someone else, or itself.
Care must be taken when binding spirits since they will almost always bind to the caster, and you must have a plan for it after it is bound. However, if you are skilled enough to cast a binding spell you will also be skilled enough to handle any bound spirits.
There are two main types of conjuring spells. Those which conjure objects and those which conjure spirits.
Spells which conjure spirits are relatively simple to cast and rarely have negative consequences to casting.
However, those spells which conjure spirits are some of the most powerful spells in existence. Only a true caster can cast these spells correctly. When these spells are cast incorrectly the caster is usually haunted for the rest of their lives by the tormented soul they tried to conjure.
Energy spells are somewhat similar to force spells.
An energy spell creates a field of energy around you. This field of energy helps to protect you against evil magic, and aids in good magic spells cast upon you.
However, if the spell is mis-cast the effects are reversed and the energy field around you will aid evil spells and prevent good ones, making it quite difficult to remove.
Nightmare spells are in the Spiritual Spells set of spells, and as such carry a great amount of power with them.
The general purpose of nightmare spells is to give someone a poor night's sleep, but they can also be used to remove bad dreams from someone at the same time.
Nightmare spells can not generally be overdone by another nightmare spell, that is to say if a nightmare is caused by a magical spell, a remove nightmare spell will have no effect.
Power spells belong to the Spiritual Spell group, and as such are some of the most magical and powerful spells known.
spells deal with unseen forced in the Universe which sometimes protect us and other times hurt us.
Everyone has control of the forces around them at some level, but the more force you control the more powerful your force spells can become. When you use these magical forces to create a shield around you, spells cast against you by another person have a much lower chance of success.
Want to take revenge on someone without them knowing who it was, or without being caught. That is what revenge spells are for.
Basically these spells are modified versions of Bad Luck Spells which are focused on one specific person. They carry all the consequences of bad luck spells as well, meaning when cast wrongly they will curse you for quite some time. Black Magic Spells in Maldives
These spells will either curse your target with bad luck, or grant them protect from bad luck.
Care must be taken when casting these spells as they will often back fire and the intended victim of your spell will not be effected. Instead the caster is cursed with bad luck, beginning with the miscasting of the spell.
These misfortune spells are the exact opposite of the Good Luck Spells. They may be used to give someone a bad day in general, or be used to create bad luck objects.
Anyone carrying one of these bad luck objects will be cursed with bad luck as long the object is with them, and usually for sometime after they get rid of it.
Those who have strong magical powers are able to carry a bad luck object with them and focus the bad luck onto others nearby instead of themselves. Black Magic Spells in Maldives


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trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole that has been used since 1968 can cause serious adverse reactions and physicians need to be aware of these in prescribing, states a review in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
Trimethoprimsulfamethoxazole is the most commonly prescribed antibiotic for urinary tract infections in Canada, and is used to treat community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and other bacterial infections. The drug, which is low-cost and effective, is used by hundreds of thousands of Canadians each year, with about 4000 prescriptions each week in Ontario alone.
However, it can cause adverse reactions, some that can be life-threatening, as well as kidney effects (hyperkalemia) and hypoglycemia, which are common results of drug interactions.
"Although trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole has numerous benefits, particularly in the care of patients with HIV and methicillin-resistant S. aureus, it is associated with multiple toxicities," write the authors. "However, all drugs carry adverse effects. When considering other antimicrobials, clinicians should remember that areas of uncertainty remain, particularly with newer agents."
To help physicians to remember the various possible toxic reactions, the authors propose the NOT RISKY acronym as an aid. They also suggest ways to reduce the risk of trimethoprimsulfamethoxazole, such as using an alternative antibiotic, especially in pregnant women, and monitoring for kidney issues and hypoglycemia in patients on the drug.
"Clinicians should be cognizant of the potential consequences of prescribing trimethoprimsulfamethoxazole, monitor patients for adverse events during therapy or use an alternate antibiotic when appropriate," the authors conclude.
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HTML is not the Holy Grail
There were a few talks at GUADEC that were around the topic of web and trying to figure out ways to build bridges to the web world from the GNOME community and technologies.
It was praised by some, most notably Luis Villa, that HTML/CSS/JS was the way to go. However I think that this is grabbing the stick from the wrong end in many ways.
The interesting parts of the web are not its front end technologies as such (the fact that they are standards and you can assume everybody has a browser is though). The interesting bit of the Web as a platform is the ability to syndicate, publish and aggregate content.
I actually think that the so called fact that people love HTML+CSS+JS is sort of a myth. The reason there's so many people doing stuff with it is not because it is a great technology, it's because:
- You can reach a huge user base deploying a web app
- It has a lean learning curve
People go through the pain of building apps with these technologies because it's worth the pain, and actually, for a lot of applications it's the better option. But it's still a pain.
However, suggesting that this is how GNOME should move ahead is in my opinion not the fastest path to provide a great user experience. Which is what GNOME is all about.
It's all about the data!
In my opinion, what we really fail at is at providing tools to create rich user experiences for data driven applications, and ways to feed data from the web more specifically. This has a lot to do with the poorness of our platform when it comes to ways to talk HTTP, libsoup for example is not such a great API for application developers for many reasons.
Then there's Gtk+'s lack of proper views for large datasets and GtkTreeModel is not necessarily a general purpose data model API. This is why, by the way, we developed libmodel at Codethink and created a GtkTreeModel wrapper around it.
I think the ones really pioneering in this field are the Intel guys with libsocialweb and Adrien Bustany on online providers for Tracker. But we still miss the "glue" for our great front end technologies (Gtk+/Clutter/MX) so that application developers can put together apps consuming and pushing online data real quick.
The browser is nice and all but…
There is a reason why Google, one of the main pushers of the web
technologies, still have Java based apps in the android platform. There is a reason flash is not going away and Silverlight and JavaFx are here to stay as well. The
closer you are to the hardware, the better the user experience can be. The quicker you can put together your apps, the better.
Pushing the boundaries of HTML is a nice thing and I'm happy to see Flash, Silverlight and JavaFx going away as substitutes of content that could be deployed as web content in the first place, but innovation and design by committee are not real good friends. We need a platform that can move as quick as hardware does, as much as we need a web platform as well that can cherry pick the innovations
Opportunities for collaboration, our friends from Mozilla
There is however a huge opportunity for the GNOME community, if we start making steps towards a better toolchain for data driven applications, I think building bridges with the Mozilla community can be a major win. I know what you're thinking, Gecko. No, I actually think WebKit is the way to go as our rendering engine, Gecko is there to follow Firefox's agenda. Fair enough.
There's a space in which building bridges with the Mozilla community can be even a biggest win for both ends, the web services space. Mozilla is creating amazing web services and tools, Firefox Sync, Bespin, Contacts.
GNOME seriously lacks of a community of people dedicated to build web services around the platform, and Mozilla is has that sort of focus. Together I think we can join forces solve this ongoing problem of closed source web services and all the privacy concerns around them by building a truly rich and open ecosystem of server and client side technologies.


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PokerStars is available to download on a range of platforms, and you can even play on your mobile or tablet device. Check out what great PokerStars Mobile apps you can download below!
Play poker on the go
Enjoy the same ground-breaking features and award-winning support that have made PokerStars the choice of millions of poker players around the world.
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Use the Mobile Cashier to manage your bankroll on the move, direct from your mobile device! You can even use it to make real money deposits for use on the Mobile poker app.
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Decide exactly how your home tournament runs, with options for the size and length of blind levels, buy-ins, rebuys and add-ons, breaks, number of players and much more.
Use the PokerStars Clock to give you a range of tools to help you host the perfect home poker game, including a tournament timer and fully customizable options for buy-ins.


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I am not a scientist.
Just like many prominent, mostly Republican, politicians responding to the issue of climate change—trying their best to refrain from losing votes from their conservative constituencies while not coming across as being completely out of touch with the modern world—I am not a scientist.
Of course, if you ask most people who are in fact scientists, then somewhere around 87% of them agree that climate change is real and that it is mostly due to human activity (or at least if you ask those scientists who are members of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, as reported by the Pew Research Center).
Then again, if you ask average Americans (the ones who are not scientists), then only about 50% think that human activity is the largest cause of climate change.
That's quite a disparity (37 points), especially since getting 87% of scientists to agree on anything is not all that easy and arguably represents what we could call a scientific consensus.
This, of course, provides much fodder for comedians like Bill Maher and Jon Stewart as well as many liberals and progressives, who have come to see the problem of science and a skeptical public as a characteristic of contemporary American conservatism.
And this characterization is buttressed by the even more overwhelming discrepancy between the public and scientists on the question of evolution. A 2009 study by Pew found that only 54% of the public believe in evolution (22% of whom believe that it was guided by a supreme being) versus 95% of scientists (where only 8% believe it to be guided by a supernatural power). And that more recent 2014 Pew study bumped the public percentage up to 65% and the scientific consensus up to 98%.
That's a gap of 33 points, a bit less than the 37 points on the issue of climate change. Sure there's something to be said for the idea that contemporary conservatism is at odds with science on some fundamental issues.
But not so fast.
For while there is a large discrepancy between scientists and the American public on these core conservative questions, there is also a large and seemingly growing discrepancy between the public and science on issues that cross political lines, or that could even be considered liberal issues.
Take the recent controversy about immunizations.
Just as with climate change and evolution, a large majority of scientists not only think that they are safe and effective, but also think that certain immunizations should be mandatory for participation in the wider society. That same 2014 Pew study found that 86% of scientists think immunizations should be mandatory, compared to 68% of the public.
And the very liberal left is often just as vocal as the conservative right on this issue, with folks like Jenny McCarthy who has claimed that her son's autism was the result of immunizations despite clear scientific evidence that has debunked any link. At least one study by Yale law professor Dan Kahan shows that those who fear childhood immunizations are pretty much split between liberals and conservatives.
Still, with an 18-point gap between scientists and the public on this issue, that leaves a lot of progressives seemingly in the same position as those conservatives denying the role of human activity in climate change.
Just as interesting, however, is the discrepancy between scientists and the public on building more nuclear power plants—a gap that is greater (20 points) though scientific opinion is less certain. Pew found that 45% of the public favors more nuclear power compared to 65% of scientists.
But what is even more intriguing is that all of these gaps between scientific consensus and public opinion are far less than the discrepancy that exists on the issue of biomedical science, from the use of pesticides to animal testing and the most controversial: genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
That same Pew study found that a whopping 88% of scientists believe that it is safe to eat genetically modified foods, a larger consensus than agree on human activity and climate change, compared to public opinion, which languishes very far back at 37% (a disparity of 51%!).
And 68% of those scientists agree that it is safe to eat foods grown with pesticides, compared to 28% of the public (a gap of 40 points).
But you won't find many liberal politicians wading publicly into this issue, championing the views of science over a skeptical public. Nor will you find much sympathy from those comedians either.
It seems that when the proverbial shoe is on the other foot, then it is either not problematic that so many plain old folks diverge from scientific opinion, or there is in fact good reason for their skepticism.
Which brings me to my point about science in a postmodern age. For while it is true that there are good reasons to be skeptical of the science on the use of pesticides and GMOs, as well as some of these other issues, the problem is: who decides when to be skeptical and how skeptical we should be?
That is the problem of postmodernism, which strives for a leveling of discourse and has more than a bit of anti-clerical skepticism about it. For if postmodernism teaches us anything it's that the certitude of reason in the modern age is anything but certain. And while this makes for fun philosophical frolicking by folks like Heidegger, Foucoult, and Habbermas, it is problematic for science, which relies completely on the intuition that reason and observation are the only certain means of discovery we have.
But in a postmodern age, nothing is certain, and nothing is beyond reproach—not the government, or business, or think tanks, or even institutions of higher learning. Not scientific studies or scientists or even science itself. Indeed, not even reason for that matter.
The moorings of the modern era in reason have become unmoored to some extent in our postmodern culture. And this, more than anything else, explains the large gaps on many issues between scientific opinion and that of the public.
And in the interest of full disclosure: I believe human activity is causing climate change and that immunizations are safe and should be required but I am very skeptical of the use of pesticides and eating GMOs.
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ICYMI, there's a big game/national ritual in the New York City area this Sunday. It's likely you're without tickets. There are plenty of down-and-dirty bars where you can swig watery beer and divide your attention among oddly angled big-screen TVs (assuming you've made the great call to skip the 40-person party held at a sweaty apartment with seating for three). Would it kill you to treat yourself to a more refined venue?
Maybe a place where you wouldn't feel like you would get your ass kicked for ordering a mid-level scotch? A place with a menu that extends beyond the choice between fries and cheese fries? Maybe even a place in which civilized conversation is possible and no one is wearing face paint? A place such as:
The 40/40 Club
I know, I know, it's the goddamn 40/40 club and this is not 2006. And OK, fine, Jay Z's lounges are sports bars with big-screen TVs. But these are the biggest-screen TVs! If you want to embrace the spirit of American excess like Kenny Powers would, I can't think of a better place than the 40/40 club (and if you can, you're better than me — at everything). Call the arena formerly owned by Jay Z right this minute and tell them you need two VIP rooms — one for spillover. I suppose you could do the same in Atlantic City, but a club named after a baseball term inside a basketball arena does seem like the perfect spot for a cooler-than-thou football fan. You'll have so much fun shooting pool and poring over framed memorabilia, you'll hardly mind the halftime performance.
Grand Havana Room
If you're looking to smoke a fine cigar or get into a screaming match with a particularly cranky celebrity over a blown fumble call, look no further than this Fifth Avenue smoker's haven. The Reverend Al Sharpton is often around as well, should you place a foolish bet and find yourself in need of a spiritual guide and/or prayer coach. No matter how stressed the score has you, the oaky surroundings, gorgeous views, and gourmet dishes ought to soothe your nerves. Just don't lose your bearings in all that tobacco haze; you might end up glad-handing with a swoop-haired individual who occasionally comes by. If that happens, take a long pull and cough it directly into his face — trust me, it's an alpha-male thing.
This triple-decker Irish pub has only been around for a few years, and it certainly caters to the spectator of athletic pursuits, yet it has tablecloths, almost as if a well-dressed mafia don might walk in someday. The bar is 60 feet long (for minimal crowding), and friendly expats have taken a shine to the watering hole as well, which translates to lots of polite people willing to hear your take on Richard Sherman.
The Standard
Forget about those swanky hotel lobby and rooftop bars, Top of the Standard included: I'm talking about booking a private room. For two days. That, plus an all-inclusive party for 10 guests, is the unbeatable package the boutique hotel is offering. What will you do on the other day? I have no clue. Prepare. Recover. Point is, whatever weird stuff you need to do to get your mind right for turbocharged spectacle, you can get it done here. Only the tourists walking on the High Line in the middle of winter will see you.
Your Own Home
Should you decide that your couch is the only appropriate vantage point for this matchup, you may as well invite some people over — just not that one fan who's going to start throwing things if his or her team misses a field goal. Ditch the traditional snacks, which will have you feeling sick by halftime; have your local butcher help you plan charcuterie plates. Or perhaps, if you're a human being with taste buds, you like dips. It's just a matter of which dip to make — here's a good place to start. For drinks, microbrewed lagers are preferable to watery alternatives, not least because you can claim to taste complex, nutty undertones.
Before anyone arrives, treat your soon-to-be-pummeled brain to classical music and spend some time lounging naked on the living room furniture: your guests will really appreciate that "pre-warmed" feel.
And there you have it. Just because you live in or close to New York and don't have tickets to the game doesn't mean you can't have a good time. Plus, it's going to be so cold in the stands. Who wants that?
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In your iPad 2 review, you recommended it over all other tablets for "average, nontechie users." Does this mean you don't recommend it for techie users?
No, not at all. I merely phrased it that way because mainstream, average, nontechie users are my target audience, and I don't review products through the eyes of techies, enthusiasts, hobbyists, or corporate IT departments. I never have. I have used similar phrasing in other columns over the years. I'm sure many people who consider themselves techies would find the iPad 2 to be the best tablet as well.
I intend to buy an iPad 2, but I also have an iPhone 4, which can be used as a Wi-Fi hotspot. Will this hot-spot feature work with an iPad 2? Does it mean I don't need to get the model with the cellular network feature?
Yes. I tested this scenario with a Verizon version of the iPhone 4 that had the hot-spot feature set up, and the iPad recognized it as a Wi-Fi network. And this method isn't limited to Apple phones. I also tested the iPad 2 successfully with the hot-spot feature of an Android phone.
I'm thinking about replacing my old laptop with an iPad 2 but am somewhat reluctant considering that tablets do not have physical keyboards. How do you think the lack of a physical keyboard affects the use of a tablet vs. a new laptop?
My own experience, with both iPads and other tablets that use virtual keyboards, is that they are just fine for things like email or short documents, once you get used to typing on glass.
However, if you never get the hang of that, the iPad works with wireless Bluetooth keyboards, and some iPad cases come with built-in physical keyboards. You would have to be the judge of whether this is a better solution for you than a small, light laptop like a MacBook Air, or a Toshiba Portege R700 series.
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Dayton administration puts finer point on tax plan
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Gov. Mark Dayton's administration is striking back against perceptions that his proposed sales tax expansion would put Minnesota business at a disadvantage when bidding for service contracts in other states.
The Department of Revenue on Friday released updated information on how applying the sales taxes to services would work. Dayton has proposed a significant widening of the sales tax in conjunction with a push to lower the underlying rate from 6.875 percent to 5.5 percent.
The plan has produced howls of protest, particularly from companies that would have to pay sales tax on legal services, accountant contracts and other business-to-business transactions.
Some Minnesota business heads have complained it would hamper their competitiveness when bidding for out-of-state contracts.
The Revenue Department says when the recipient of a service is from out of state no tax is owed. When the buyer and seller are in the state, the tax would apply.


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When it comes time to give your bathroom a refresh, you might want to try your hand at some exciting interior design by opting for a brand new material. The only question is, how do you know what will work well within a bathroom setting? There is so much more to take into account than just aesthetics, after all.
You will need to think about how certain materials will react to a moisture-laden atmosphere, how safe they will be for bathroom users and what impact they have visually. With this tricky minefield in operation, we have put together a shortlist of the materials that we think work best in a bathroom, so take a look and start planning your new scheme in earnest!
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While wood offers natural warmth, class and beauty to any room it is used in, it is often sorely overlooked when it comes to being used in the bathroom. Perhaps it's the inherent concern that it will warp when it is in constant contact with moisture, but there are ways to combat that!
With a multitude of treatments and stains available, as well as imitation wood, you could easily inject a little natural and organic flavour into your bathroom materials palette. We think honey tones work especially well when paired with white ceramic suite items!
When talking about bathrooms, it is almost expected that we will be mentioning tiles, as they are such a staple in the bathroom materials portfolio! While you might think that tiles don't bring a lot of modernity, given how long they have been around, you would be mistaken!
There are so many amazing tile styles and varieties now readily available, with lots of them injecting easy and clean modernity in one swoop. A particular favourite right now is subway tiles and with coloured grout and anti-mildew cement. Now that is perfect for a busy family household that doesn't want to spend a lot of time cleaning!
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Khalid Shaikh Mohammed offers to testify in New York federal trial
WASHINGTON — From his cell in the heavily guarded prison at Guantanamo Bay, the presumed chief architect of the Sept. 11 terrorist plot is offering to be a key defense witness in what probably will be the only trial in New York of someone charged in connection with the World Trade Center attacks.
This would not be the first time Khalid Shaikh Mohammed has emerged as a star defense witness for members of Al Qaeda. Twice, his words have minimized the role defendants played in the organization's top hierarchy.
In 2006, his interrogation summaries were read aloud in the capital murder trial of Zacarias Moussaoui, the so-called 20th hijacker, and Moussaoui was spared the death penalty. Two years later, different Mohammed statements were read in a military commission trial, or tribunal, that led to the release from Guantanamo Bay of Osama bin Laden's chauffeur, Salim Hamdan.
This time the stakes are higher. Mohammed agreed in a Jan. 27 letter from his lawyer, which was obtained by The Times, to be interviewed by defense lawyers for Sulaiman abu Ghaith — as long as federal prosecutors and military lawyers were not allowed to monitor the conversation in any way.
Abu Ghaith, the top Al Qaeda propagandist now charged in connection with the Sept. 11 attacks, goes on trial in 10 days in federal court in Lower Manhattan. And his chief attorney, Stanley Cohen, has insisted in court documents that Mohammed be allowed to speak in some capacity — in court through a live closed-circuit feed from the U.S. military prison in Cuba, in a taped interview or in a written statement.
Defense lawyers and prosecutors plan to meet Thursday with U.S. District Judge Lewis A. Kaplan to consider a trip to Guantanamo Bay. But Cohen said the government wants prosecutors and military lawyers present for the interview. That, he said, "is a deal breaker."
If an agreement cannot be reached, Cohen said he would ask for a court order for sole access to Mohammed. He warned that, if denied it, the defense will have a strong argument on appeal should Abu Ghaith be convicted.
The U.S. attorney's office in New York declined to comment about the matter.
What makes this dispute so unusual is that normally a defense attorney has wide latitude to talk to witnesses who might help their case, even if they never bring them into the courtroom. But because of the secrecy that has surrounded the Guantanamo Bay prison since its opening 12 years ago and because much about Mohammed remains highly classified, the government has allowed almost no one to speak to him.
Officials at the Department of Justice in Washington said they are always intrigued any time Mohammed chooses to speak. As for the Pentagon, sources said military lawyers probably would strongly oppose any arrangement between their most-valued Guantanamo Bay prisoner and outside defense counsel.
With time running out before jury selection, Cohen received a written agreement from Mohammed's lawyer, David Nevin, stating, "Mr. Mohammed and his counsel consent to your request to an interview."
But the letter also stipulates that it must be done "in the absence of government personnel whether physically present or by listening or recording remotely." Nevin and lawyers for other Guantanamo Bay detainees have complained repeatedly that military guards and other government officials have spied on meetings with clients.
Nevin also wanted assurances that Abu Ghaith "supported" the interview and that the request had been made with Abu Ghaith's "knowledge and acquiescence." He said the interview must deal only with Mohammed's "knowledge, or lack of knowledge," about Abu Ghaith. He stipulated that the interview be held at a "reasonable place and for a reasonable duration," without acknowledging that it would probably have to occur at Guantanamo Bay.
Cohen said that a New York jury would give credence to what Mohammed says, even though he has a reputation as a braggart. He noted that the federal government agreed with Mohammed's repeated boasts that he was the chief mastermind behind the airplane attacks.
"The government sure believes him on that," Cohen said.
Mohammed, thought to be 48 or 49 years old, has declared he was Bin Laden's right-hand man in devising the plot.
Indeed, some reports say he was so deeply involved in the planning that at one time he volunteered to pilot an additional plane, kill the male passengers and release the women and children upon landing safely.
He was captured in 2003 hiding in Pakistan. Held in secret custody and subjected to repeated sessions of waterboarding and other enhanced interrogation techniques, Mohammed in 2007 was transferred to Guantanamo Bay.
There, in a closed door hearing, he proclaimed: "I was responsible for the 9/11 operation, from A to Z." He also confessed to organizing the 1993 World Trade Center bombing, personally beheading Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl and setting in motion the 2001 attempted shoe bombing aboard a U.S.-bound airliner.
Those statements and others in which Mohammed boasted broadly about his leadership role in Al Qaeda were introduced in the Moussaoui trial in Alexandria, Va., and used to deflect incriminating suspicions that Moussaoui was more deeply involved in ongoing plots. The jury gave Moussaoui life in prison rather than the death penalty.
Shorter statements were read in the military commission trial for Hamdan. Rather than brag about his own reputation, Mohammed instead dismissed Hamdan as being of little importance to Al Qaeda.
"He did not play any role. He was not a soldier, he was a driver," Moussaoui said, adding that Hamdan was not fit to develop or execute a terrorist attack. "He was not at all a military man." Hamdan was later released and returned to Yemen.
Mohammed is one of five defendants now in the pretrial phase of a military commission trial at Guantanamo Bay. All are considered the top Sept. 11 plotters and face the death penalty. Indeed, the Justice Department earlier tried to stage their trial in the same New York courthouse where Abu Ghaith is being prosecuted. But a storm of protest ensued, and the Obama administration backed off.
Abu Ghaith, a bearded, 48-year-old Kuwaiti and Bin Laden's son-in-law, is charged with conspiring with other top Al Qaeda leaders to murder Americans.
He also is accused of making more threats after the Sept. 11 attacks, warning that "the storms shall not stop, especially the Airplanes Storm." He allegedly advised Muslims, children and opponents of the U.S. not to board aircraft or live in high-rise buildings. He faces life in prison.
To blunt that kind of evidence, Cohen believes Mohammed is crucial to his client's defense, even if it causes a short delay in the trial.
"Mr. Mohammed is the most qualified person alive," he said. "Most importantly, Mr. Mohammed's knowledge of, and role in, Al Qaeda's terrorist activities, if true, can only be described as staggering."
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BJ Upton hopes to be in the opening day lineup in Boston, but cautions that he may not join the team until they return home from their roadtrip a week later. Upton has been warned that the potentially cold weather in Boston and Baltimore opening week may cause his surgically repaired shoulder to ache.
We also learn from Bill Chastain that Upton brought along his dog, Deuce, to his workout at Tropicana Field yesterday. Deuce is a Rhodesian Ridgeback. No word on whether Deuce took a deuce in the outfield or whether Justin Ruggiano would have been required to clean it up.
Upton may miss Opening Day [MLB]
- The Rays signed Gabe Gross to a one-year deal avoiding arbitration. The deal is for $1.255 million…We had projected Gross at $1.3 million. [The Heater]
- Kevin Gengler will be joining Tyler Hissey today at 1pm on the latest installment of the "Rays Digest Podcast". The show can be downloaded later. [Rays Digest]
- Several Rays comment on the recent signing of Pat Burrell. [Tampa Tribune]
- Scott Kazmir has employed a new off-season training program and has added nearly 20 pounds of muscle as a result…It will be interesting to see if Kid K now looks older than 12, and whether we should change his nickname to "Beef K"…In the same piece we learn that the new alternate jersey will debut at home on May 1. [St. Pete Times]
- Tampa Bay Sports Blog wonders why the Rays ended up with Gabe Kapler over Rocco Baldelli. [Tampa Bay Sports Blog]
- Several owners have jumped on the "Salary Cap" bandwagon. [Yahoo! Sports]


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On Monday February 27th, 2012, WikiLeaks began publishing The Global Intelligence Files, over five million e-mails from the Texas headquartered "global intelligence" company Stratfor. The e-mails date between July 2004 and late December 2011. They reveal the inner workings of a company that fronts as an intelligence publisher, but provides confidential intelligence services to large corporations, such as Bhopal's Dow Chemical Co., Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon and government agencies, including the US Department of Homeland Security, the US Marines and the US Defence Intelligence Agency. The emails show Stratfor's web of informers, pay-off structure, payment laundering techniques and psychological methods.
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Wonderful, highly radioactive water entered underground tunnels extending
beyond the reactors. My first question is "where do they lead?", my second
is "can they not be closed?"
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US experts: significant water contamination in Japan
28 Mar 2011 20:36
WASHINGTON, March 28 (Reuters) - Groundwater, reservoirs and sea water
around Japan's earthquake damaged nuclear plant face "significant
contamination" from the high levels of radiation leaking from the plant,
a worrying development that heightens potential health risks in the
Nuclear and environmental scientists in the United States darkened their
assessment of the risks markedly on Monday after operators at the
Fukushima Daiichi power plant said that highly radioactive water has
entered underground concrete tunnels extending beyond the reactor.
Sea water and fresh water used to cool the reactors, critically damaged
by Japan's March 11 earthquake and tsunami, and spent fuel pools at the
plant have been put in storage tanks there. But reports indicate these
tanks are full or over-flowing with tainted water, experts said.
"It's just hard to see how this won't result in significant
contamination of, certainly, sea water," said Edwin Lyman, a physicist
and expert on nuclear plant design at the U.S.-based Union of Concerned
"There will be dilution, some of that will be reconcentrated, but I
don't think this can be sugar-coated at this point."
The experts said they need more information from Japanese authorities
before accurately assessing the exact environmental and health impact.
They did not say whether the latest developments can explain low levels
of radiation in Tokyo's water supply.
But their remarks were gloomier than a few days earlier when scientists
said the vast ocean would dilute radiation and it did not appear to pose
a health risk.
Surface and sea water used to cool the damaged plant is tainted with
radiation and could contaminate the adjacent ocean, surface reservoirs
and groundwater, Lyman said. In addition, water is leaking inside
various parts of different reactors and beyond, posing a threat.
"There's already been an enormous amount of radioactivity released from
this plant into the air, and that will deposit on sea water and surface
water supplies," said Lyman in a telephone briefing on Monday. "It's
hard to imagine that there won't be some significant contamination that
will have to be dealt with."
Reports that plant workers were exposed to radiation 100,000 times
normal in water inside reactor No. 2 at the weekend could suggest a
breach in some parts of the reactor buildings, where tainted water is
pooling and getting into tunnels.
"Pathways for that (radioactive) material to get out are numerous," said
David Lochbaum, a nuclear engineer and director of the union's Nuclear
Safety Project.
Lochbaum noted that the reactor buildings for units 1, 3 and 4 at the
Fukushima plant are no longer intact and therefore not acting as
barriers to nuclear contamination. This contaminated water "may leave as
it evaporates from puddles on the floor," he said.
Contaminated water can also be discharged in liquid form, Lochbaum said.
Sea contamination is a concern for the Japanese, who consume about 9
million tons of seafood a year, second behind China. The Kuroshio
Current lies along Japan's east coast, where the $2 billion annual catch
includes various kinds of tuna, mackerel, other flat fishes, squid and
crabs, according to the Sea Around Us project, a collaboration of the
Pew Environment Group and the University of British Columbia.
Radioactive material can get into water from steam or smoke which is
carried by wind, rain or other precipitation onto land, surface
reservoirs or the ocean. It could also be discharged directly into the
ocean or leak onto land and eventually seep into groundwater.
Two materials are of concern -- cesium 137 and iodine 131.
Iodine 131, which can cause thyroid cancer, decays quickly, with a
half-life of eight days, meaning its potency falls by a half in that
time. The amount of this radioactive isotope of iodine is a tiny
fraction of the amount of normal iodine in ocean water, said Timothy
Kenna, an expert on the ocean and radiation at Columbia University's
Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory in New York.
Cesium 137, also a carcinogen, takes much longer. It has a half-life of
30 years. There are still traces of this radioactive isotope lingering
from nuclear weapons tests in the Pacific in the 1950s and 1960s, Kenna
said. So far, it has not been a threat to marine life, he said by
Both chemicals would likely stay in the upper 100 yards (meters) of the
ocean if they were deposited on the surface by emissions from the
Fukushima plant, he said. The ocean has an average depth of 4,000 yards,
meaning it has a far large volume to allow for dilution compared with
rivers or lakes.
Global nuclear weapons tests showed that marine wildlife tends to absorb
less radioactive material than organisms in lakes or rivers, said F.
Ward Whicker, an emeritus professor at Colorado State University and one
of the founders of the field of radioecology, which addresses the
affects of radioactivity on the environment.
Additionally, when there is plenty of potassium and calcium in the
ocean, marine life will absorb those nutrients before taking in
radioactive materials, lessening the danger of seafood contamination,
experts said. (Additional reporting by Charles Abbott; Editing by Stella
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Yay! I just got my own iPad… and to be honest, it's the most exciting piece of equipment I've bought for a while. I can see SO many amazing marketing opportunities using the iPad, and soon I'll start creating some videos about that.
But for today, I want to just share a really cool iPad app I got shown by my friend James Schramko at Internet Marketing Speed. It's called "Things" and it helps you be more organized.
Inside the video, I show you how I use it.
Let me know what you think, ok?
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Hello and welcome to this video. My name is Gideon Shalwick and inside this video I want to talk about productivity.
I've just recently started using a brand new tool to help me get things done. I've always admired people who get stuff done and so I've been studying it to the nth degree because I know that the faster you can get things done the more successful you will be in life (given that you're going in the right direction).
There are some things that you can do to be really effective in the way you use your time. I'm going to show you something that I'm currently using with my new iPad that helps me get stuff done. If you don't have an iPad it doesn't matter because you can use a pen and paper to help you achieve the same thing.
Just this small thing that I do every single day helps me get things done really fast. In fact I probably get four or five times more things done than other people that I've seen just because I use this simple little system.
The way that it works is I divide all my tasks into different projects. For example, I've got four or five different projects running at the same time, some are small projects, some are bigger projects, but for each of those projects I have a separate set of tasks.
What I do for each of those projects is I prioritize each task in order from the most important to the least important. Once I have that list for each of my projects all I do every day is go through each of the different projects and select the tasks that need to get done for that day and then I focus on those tasks and make sure that is what I try and get done for the day.
Let me show you how that looks inside the application I use on the iPad which is the "things" application.
It's just over here on my iPad. If I open it up and go to the projects view over here you'll see that I've got a whole bunch of projects. For example lets have a look at the Free Magic Live project . You can see I have a bunch of different tasks that I've already entered and they're in order of priority and some of them I've added to my today list. You can see they are the yellow ones. Then I do that for all of my projects. If you go to my "today" list you'll see all of the different tasks from each of the projects that I want to get done for today.
All I do then is prioritize these tasks on my daily task list and start working from the top of the list and work my way down the list. It's pretty straight forward. That's essentially how I do it.
Now, you can do exactly the same thing with a pen and paper. If you have a little note pad like this one it's really straight forward. What you need to do is use a new page for each new project. So write your tasks down for each project on a separate page, you might have four different projects. Write the tasks for each project on a different page and then every single day you use a new page for your daily tasks.
That's the secret. You use your project pages as a collection device to collect all of the tasks you want to do for that project and then every single day you go through those different projects and grab the important tasks you want to get done for that particular day and write them on your daily task list. Then that daily task list is what you use for navigating for the day and keeping you focused. I normally have it right in front of me (it's just one sheet of paper or in the case of the iPad I have it next to the computer) so that I can constantly see it and I'm constantly reminded of what I'm supposed to be working on. Which, if you're working on the internet especially there are so many distractions and you've got to find a way to help you focus. This is a really good way of doing it.
So that's it! That's my system. Give it a go. See if it works for you. I'm sure you'll have your own way of doing it, your own modifications, you may even have some ideas that I haven't thought about. If you do, please leave a comment below the video and I look forward to interacting with you.
If you want to see more videos like this and also get a copy of my latest report for Rapid Video Blogging just go to my blog at www.GideonShalwick.com.
See you soon!


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"I remain committed to pursuing this issue and being part of a broad public health campaign to educate communities about the proven health risks of sugary drinks," said Democratic Senator Bill Monning, who failed last year to pass a measure enacting a tax on the drinks.
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Behold the 95-rated Decade.
Featuring a dark Sumatra wrapper, Decade cigars were created to commemorate Rocky Patel's 10th Anniversary in the cigar industry. It's hard to believe, considering the top-notch cigars he has produced in the past, but the Decade may very well be his finest blend yet. While Rocky's gone on to created a slew of popular, 90+ rated blends, Decade remains one of his best-selling... and once you try one for yourself, you'll quickly realize why.
Rocky Patel Decade is, quite simply, an unforgettable cigar with a smooth, rich, and complex flavor. A testament to how far Rocky has progressed, this cigar is just as good now as it was in its original release, years back. The extremely delicate balance and distinct taste will leave you craving more — to combat these cravings, CI prescribes a minimum dosage of at least 5 Rocky Patel Decades available in your humidor at all time.
In addition to a stunning '95' rating, Rocky Patel Decade was named one of Cigar Aficionado's Top 25 Cigars of the Year. The reviewers wrote, "Oily and pressed with a great draw. The cigar has a rich and creamy texture with distinct notes of black cherry and a nutty finish. Balanced and elegant."
Got these in the top 25 sampler. This is a very nice cigar, lots and lots of delicious smoke, pretty strong, burned for an hour. Give 'em a try.
I cannot believe a Honduran cigar could taste this good. I smoke mostly Nicaraguan cigars and love Diesel Unholy and Unlimited Maduro, but I must say these are great cigars -- even though I have not liked several other RP cigars I tried before.
In my opinion this is one of RP best. I can't find anything wrong to say about it. It's everything in a cigar I love. The strength and smoothness is there from start to finish along the sharp burn with a firm ash. This is a stick I'll be keeping in my regular rotation. You just can't go wrong.
Well as I'm sitting here smoking a decade, I gotta say this: they are great. The first few I had were downright dreadful, but it must have been a bad batch because this cigar is fantastic! Not my favorite Rocky, but without a doubt a good cigar. 8/10.
Delish and as described. I got a pack of 5 robustos with a combo and my friends and I enjoyed them all. The only burn problems I had were when I got distracted or when I didn't let them dry-box or air out long enough after a few weeks in my 68 RH humi. I usually will transfer to a 60 RH tubo or Herfador for a few hours/day or let a stogie sit out for a half hour or so depending on weather..I find most cigars burn unevenly when they're above 65 as the fillers absorb more humidity than the wrapper and somewhat unevenly so not RP's or CI's fault, just my storage process and pre-smoke prep ritual not being followed to my own satisfaction. The only real complaint was that I found the robusto burning too hot for my gums and tongue after the first third or so. I was probably puffing a little too much, but tried to pace myself and left the ash on as long as I could. Definitely going to experiment with the ones left and buy a few toro, torpedo or other longer/fatter vitolas in this blend.
Just finished my first Decade, and in my 60 decades this was the best cigar I have had; WILL NOT be my last!! Well done, RP.
Smoking this as I write, down to the last 3rd. Overall a pretty good stick with nice flavor. Started off fine but into the 2nd I've had to correct the burn twice. Little disappointed with that but still good flavor. I will get a few more and see how they burn.
A wonderful smoke. I'm a fan of full bodied smokes, but these are amazing. Burning one right now. Ahhhh
got a fiver of these in a sampler. very nice balanced flavor. very nutty cigar. hints of wood and a nice sweetness to the tobacco. it got a little harsh sooner than i would have liked, about the last 1/3. would purchase again if on sale... i'm too cheap to buy cigars for 10$ a pop! 7/13/14
Wow best cigar I have had in years. 95 rating is to low I give it 98 if not 99 great. Full body hints of sweetness, coffee and spice and can keep going - just that good. I first got one as a gift then ordered a box and then another. Just that good. Pick up a box, so damn good.
O my I'm usually not a fan of dark cigars but this just blew my mind. I know I has a high rating and it's always talked about but I never expected it to be this good. I'll be buying more and spreading the word these are awsome very tasty
love them the best of all RPs.
Love it best RP around. IMO.....
Might just be the best cigar ive ever had, seriously. Great cigar, huge fan.
Lit one of the RP Decade robusto cigars up from the 92+ sampler pack (great deal) without knowing what I was getting myself into. I was impressed from the first puff all the way down to the nub. My wife kept asking me if I was ok because I was talking to the cigar while I was smoking it. It is a creamy blend with medium to full strength. I detect the black cherry notes and think it has a mild chocolate flavor. It is a truly delicious cigar and I would agree with other people's comments that it's one of the best cigars I've ever smoked. I bought the 5 pack and had a consistent experience and just invested in a box of the torpedoes. Every time I light one of them up, I feel like I have a religious experience. Simply divine!
Absolutely one of the best cigars I've ever had. Just smoked the second one I've ever had. I'm a big fan of Cohiba but I must admit, this is a must for any cigar smoker. I'll be buying a box when I get home. I'm in the military and I'll have a box waiting for me upon my return. These will be one of my "me only" stashes.... Great job Rocky Patel for creating this wonderful smoke. Deserves every bit of the 95 rating. Happy smokin'.
Very smooth cigar.... I have a hard time finding a good cigar and this is the best, finest cigar I have ever had.... I highly recommend to anyone who been wanting to try a cigar that's really good and it's worth the price....
If you have the extra green, wow, these are great cigars.
This is one of my favorites, flawless construction, gobs of smoke, very smooth with a complex flavor profile. It's always consistent. You can't go wrong with this one, and with CI's prices this one is a no-brainer.
The Decade is by far my favorite Rocky Patel, and I like almost all of them. Medium body but really packs a lot of flavor. Nice draw and copious amounts of smoke. If you didn't like it the first time, try one again and I'll bet you change your mind.
Rocky Patel Decade is the best cigar I've ever had! Wow, the flavors of some kind of semi sweet cherry or black cherry mixed in with woodsy creamy notes is the best description I can come up with. Decades are better than any Padron cigar for WAY less money. Save your money and splurge on a box of these bad boys, you won't be disappointed! Peace.
Hands down one of my favorite cigars. First third is ok, but the second and third is where it pulls at my heart strings.
Smooth, wonderful flavor, even burning, consistent. I like this cigar better than rated higher smokes. By far, this is my favorite cigar.
The only cigar I have ever felt the need to review on here. Bar none the best RP I have had the pleasure of lighting up. The best Rocky has put out there. Nothing more needs to be said.
Love the Decade. Medium bodied, flavorful and smooth.
I'm fairly new to cigars, so this is the first Rocky Patel I've ever smoked, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I've sampled quite a few cigars over the past few months and this is one of my favorites. The burn was nice and slow and the draw was very good. Also it was much smoother than I expected. I got the 5" x 50's in a combo pack with the My Fathers. I only wish I had a bigger stick. I will definitely order these again.
I tried to love this cigar, as I did the old world reserve everyone raves about but these dark oscuro and samutra wrappers are not my thing at all, very harsh and void of flavor for me. After finishing a 5 pack of these decades the greatest downfall is even when sucking on them like a calf to an utter they go out every 5 seconds! I did not enjoy these at all but others seem to so... I'll stick to what I like. To each his own, right?
Hands down the best cigar I've smoked yet. Great taste and draw throughout. I just wish they made it in a sixty like my other Rocky favorite, the 1992. Keep 'em comin'!.
A fine cigar, with enough flavor to please many smokers. I was fortunate to receive one of these in a sampler, which will lead to a box purchase. As with the Diesel, and Fortres, the smoke is so smooth that you don't notice the strength until it hits your stomach.
I'm going to have to buck the love trend here on this cigar. I received two of them in a sampler and was expecting much much more. I didn't find it overly flavorful or unique. For the price point it's at this cigar should be special. I would take the LHC Core and/or LHC Oscuro Fuerte over this smoke ten times out of ten. Sorry Rocky........
I have to say I am a Rocky Patel fan, however I have to say I am disappointed in these smokes. Maybe I just got a bad box. Still never had so many issues with the uneven burn, and got a few sticks with really tight draws. On the other hand I really enjoyed the earthy, and leathery notes, Still a fan of Rocky Patel, but these were as i said a little disappointing.
This smoke packs a real punch with flavors of bourbon, oak wood, blackened pepper and mild hickory sweetness. A good companion to a spicy cajun dinner. The heaviest cigar I have smoked yet, and not for the mild hearted.
IMHO, this is the best Rocky Patel I have smoked. I don't normally like Medium bodied cigars, but the Decade was the exception. The mild start, earth cream, perfect balance, and the medium ending spice had me wanting to light up another one. I would recommend this cigar to anyone.
Wonderful draw, well balance flavor. I tasted hints of coffee, chocolate, and a tiny bit of spice! Highly recommend.
First off, I am a huge fan of Rocky Patel and the cigars he puts out. I loved the decade, but what do you expect from a cigar company that consistently has cigars in a 90+ rating range. Smoked a torpedo and found it to be a little tough to draw and has been sitting in my humidor for well over a month. I will buy these again, and would recommend them to anyone and everyone.
The Decade is a really nice smoke. I would suppose it earns that 95 rating. They are smooth and strong without being bitter and harsh. It seems that Rocky gets it right again.
I had a buddy give me one of these exquisite cigars!! The taste was excellent and the aroma when I pulled in on this cigar was almost like having a ladys perfume ease onto the scene and tickle my nostrils. Another great piece by Rocky Patel.
THIS (torpedo) is what a cigar should be! Exceptional. Rocky is a cigar God!
I started smoking RP about four years ago originally tried the vintage 90. I've enjoyed about 28 of Rocky's 30+ arsenal (including indian tabac) and the Decade is truly his finest blend. If there is a cigar deserving 95+ rating this is it.
Without question, one of my favorite smokes... there is never a bad time to light up one of Rocky's Decades. One of our fellow cigar-smokers from Casa Grande, AZ wrote another review suggesting that this cigar goes well with single-malts... well I like Decades... and I like Single Malt Scotch... but this cigar deserves a healthy cup of strong coffee. Sure, take a VSG, an Opus, an Edge or the like and pour a couple drams of a nice peaty, Islay Scotch and you will have something special... but light up one of Rocky's Decades with some nice coffee and you will have something divine. What a fantastic experience.
I don't always smoke cigars, but when I do... I smoke Decades. Stay lit my friends.
What a GREAT cigar. Had one while sitting on the beach, even with high winds it burned slowly and evenly. One of the best cigars I have ever smoked.
I received the RP Decade in the CI Cigar of the Month shipment and after letting it sleep for a few days in the humidor, broke it out with a fine single malt whiskey. The Rocky Patel Decade may just be the best cigar I have ever experienced! The 95 rating it received from Cigar Aficionado was fully justified.
a favorite cigar of mine that is housed in my humidor. Talking about flavor and taste wow, Folks you got to try this cigar. Just about everything That Rocky has created i like.